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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't get the comments about housing.  More than likely you have that extra bedroom regardless of it is used so its not costing you any more and you have her/him living with you for your need, not theirs.[/quote]

Maybe not for you.

For us, it's definitely an expense. Welcome basket with tolietries, snacks, gift certificates, metro card, etc. New towels/sheets. Custom decorations specifically for incoming AP based on their likes.

Plus an extra adult is slightly more power/water/other utilities in addition to extra food.

It's nice if you're rich enough not to notice these costs. It definitely weighs into our budget and whether we go with AP vs nanny vs daycare, etc. decision because the cost is not strictly agency fee plus stipend.  [/quote]

Or, pay them more and they can choose their own sheets/bedding and other stuff.  Yes, it is an extra expense but its your choice to have someone live in.  It isn't that much more for power/water/food/utilities.  That's just an excuse.  A welcome basket is a gift, not an expense.  If you don't want to do it, then don't.  Most people would rather go buy their own hair and other products of their choosing.  Same with snacks.  Metro card is more for them to take your kids places than for them.  [b]Maybe you shouldn't have had kids if child care is that much of an issue.[/b]  You will have similar expenses regardless of which you choose, including staying at home.[/quote]

This is the most insulting, least helpful comment ever, especially on a parenting board.  [/quote]

No, its not insulting.  Its reality of having children.  You don't have huge extra costs in terms of housing and other stuff as you already have a house large enough for a live in caretaker and you are looking for cheap care.  If a one time welcome basket is that much of an issue then you got bigger issues.[/quote]

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